The municipality lies in the Vulkaneifel, a part of the Eifel known for its volcanic history, geographical and geological features, and even ongoing activity today, including gases that sometimes well up from the earth.

The municipality’s landmark is the Rockeskyller Kopf, a stratovolcano in the heart of the Vulkaneifel, which stretches from the Belgian border to the Moselle.

Besides Rockeskyll itself, this mairie included Berlingen, Betteldorf, Bewingen, Essingen, Gees, Hinterweiler, Hohenfels, Pelm and Roth.

The municipality’s arms might in English heraldic language be described thus: Per fess azure balances Or and argent a cross triple parted gules.

Rockeskyll’s location between Hillesheim and Gerolstein ensured its importance through the ages as a market centre.